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Dear body, I"m listening

Dear Body, I"m Listening is the podcast for women living with chronic pain, mysterious symptoms, and invisible illness. Hosted by movement therapist, Pilates instructor, and chronic illness navigator Donna Piper, this show is a sanctuary for those who"ve tried everything, felt dismissed, and are still searching for answers. If you"ve ever felt like your body is speaking a language no one else understands—you"re not crazy, and you"re not alone. In this space, nothing is off the table. We talk openly

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01:00:08

The Science of Feeling Safe: Gentle Practices to...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/12/04

"We are the experts in our well-being and our own bodies, and it's important for us to advocate for ourselves. We're not defined by our past. Our past is gone. It's in the past, and the beliefs we formed about ourselves based on what we've been told by other people or experienced in the past aren't necessarily true." —Ann Diment Some seasons of life push us past our limits, and the body keeps score long before we understand why. Many of us try to outwork the chaos, yet the real shift begins when

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01:01:22

Loving You Through the Hard Days: A Caregiver's...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/11/27

"The holiday is around the corner, and what do you want for Christmas? All I really care about is I just want you to get healthy. I just want your body to stop causing you so much pain, and I want you to be excited about the clothes that you're wearing and the way that your body looks and feels, and to feel like you're back in the driver's seat of your life. And if I can give that to her, that's more than anything I could ever have hoped to get for my wife in her entire life. And so that's why,

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22:59

How Trauma Rewrites Pain Part 3—When Trauma Turns on...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/11/20

"Trauma doesn't just live in your memories, your fascia, or your nervous system. It can also reshape your immune system, especially when no one helped you feel safe. That doesn't mean it's your fault, and that doesn't mean your body isn't on your side. It means that your body has been on your side this whole time, trying to protect you the only way it knew how." —Donna Piper Some days your body throws signals you cannot ignore, but no one seems to hear them. The swelling, the exhaustion, the

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57:59

Thermal Imaging for Health: Early Answers, Less...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/11/12

"It's a balance between getting information and trusting experts. It's really important that as a patient, you have to be your own advocate." —Robert KaneWhen it comes to our body, uncertainty can be the hardest symptom to treat. Worry sets in when answers are fuzzy, and bouncing between specialists leaves us more confused than before. The real question is: how can we know what’s happening inside before a health crisis begins? After doubting conventional answers and searching for tools

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80:09

Chronic Pain & Trauma: Gently Breaking The Invisible...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/11/05

"The body's intelligent. We just have to show up. I equate it to a dance where the body leads and I follow." —Peter StuartYou can run from nagging pain, but it keeps showing up in new ways—wrecking sleep, fouling up moods, and shutting down energy. The worst part? Real answers are rare, and the world keeps telling you to just “push through” or “try harder.” Maybe it’s not about willpower at all—it’s about listening to the actual story your body’s been trying to tell for years. Peter

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66:08

How Real Connection Supports Healing (Even When...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/10/29

“Push your life to be the life that you want and not accept that it's just the way it is. Every choice that you make should be toward loving the life that you have.” —Heather Nelson Connection isn’t just a feel-good extra. It’s a lifeline when the world feels heavy and invisible battles make us want to shut down. Isolation, overwhelm, and invisible struggles don’t need to be our whole story; even small acts of reaching out can reshape everything. The truth is, connecting with the right

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16:36

The Science of Rest— What the Lipkin Study Taught Us...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/10/22

“Pace first, safety builds capacity.” —Donna PiperThere’s a kind of tired that sleep can’t fix, a crash that feels invisible to everyone but you. You push, you pace, you try to “do all the right things,” yet your body still calls a timeout. Maybe it’s not weakness or lack of willpower. Maybe your body’s simply working harder than anyone realizes.In this episode, Donna unpacks a revolutionary study on chronic fatigue, the real science behind “the crash,” and why pacing, rest, and nervous

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68:22

Beyond the Diagnosis: Reclaiming Life and Purpose...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/10/15

"Trust your instinct… Our bodies sound an alarm bell that something isn’t right, and we ignore it for years. Don’t ignore it. Don't accept the bare minimum answer. Just because your labs are normal does not mean that your body is functioning optimally." —Hiba HamatiGoing to doctor after doctor, trying every tip, and still wondering why your pain and swelling never make sense. You know there’s something happening that nobody else seems to see, and not getting answers just wears you down

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23:01

If Only I Were Skinny…

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/10/08

"Your body is not the enemy—the world's impossible standards are. And every time you name that truth out loud, you don't just free yourself, you also free someone else.” —Donna PiperSome lies are so loud they start to sound like truth—like the idea that confidence waits on the other side of weight loss. And the hardest part? The shame of not being skinny can at times feel heavier than our own weight, turning every step forward into a fight against an invisible anchor. Donna spent years

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27:05

How Trauma Rewrites Pain, Part 2: When Fight or...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/10/01

"If trauma rewrote the wiring one way, that means safety relationship and somatic practices can rewrite it the other way— it is the long game; there is no quick fix.” —Donna PiperSometimes you do everything right, but your body keeps sending SOS signals no one else can see. Doubt creeps in—is this real, or is something deeper going on? You’re not alone; your body’s story matters, and what you feel makes perfect sense. For years, Donna felt invisible, questioned, and let down by quick

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70:13

Dollars and Cents: The Real Financial Stress of Being...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/09/24

"I'm not my bills. I'm not my debt. I am worthy of care." —Donna PiperBeing sick isn’t just exhausting—it’s expensive in ways nobody warns you about. The stress of medical bills, insurance denials, and endless receipts can weigh just as heavily as the symptoms themselves. If you’re tired of feeling like your wallet is as worn out as your body, you’re not alone. In this episode, Donna opens up about the real price tag of chronic illness, sharing her journey through misdiagnoses,

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34:37

How Trauma Rewrites Pain, Part 1: My Body Kept Score

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/09/17

“Moving is medicine. There's something with moving that you don't need to know why or how, or how it relates to your emotions or trauma. And just like how trauma rewrites pain, it is also the opposite when you feel safe, embodied, and in a compassionate relationship with yourself, you can rewrite your story for safety.” —Donna PiperSometimes pain isn’t just in your head—it’s woven deep into your body, shaping how you move, feel, and even how you see yourself. When life keeps telling you

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29:46

Pacing 101— Stop the Boom-Bust Cycle Before It Stops You

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/09/10

"No one's handing out a gold star for the most depleted woman in the room… Rest now, rest every day, build that in. The rest is the healing aspect." —Donna PiperTired of feeling great one day, then totally wiped out the next? Maybe it’s not about trying harder but about finding a pace that actually works for you. Donna’s been there—pushing through, crashing hard, and wondering what she was doing wrong. Now she’s all about helping folks with chronic stuff find a better way, using

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11:54

Medical Trauma is Real Trauma— Healing from Healthcare

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/09/03

“You're not overreacting, you're healing in a system that was never built for your complexity— that makes you a damn warrior… Let's normalize naming the pain without being entangled in labels of being traumatized.” —Donna PiperWhen your body says something’s wrong but the doctor’s office says you’re fine, it cuts deeper than you think. The pain of being dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told “it’s all in your head” isn’t just frustrating—it can shake your trust in yourself and leave scars you

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68:32

Clearing the Fog— How the Lymphatic System Supports...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/08/27

"If you are going through a struggle with lymphedema, lipedema, or anything related to your lymphatic system, don't be afraid to do your own research and be your own advocate." —Tina Shin What if the most important system in your body is also the least understood—even by your own doctor? This episode of Dear Body, I’m Listening dives into the hidden world of the lymphatic system and why it matters for anyone living with lipedema, lymphedema, or chronic illness. Tina Shin is a certified

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71:50

Let SEO Work While You Rest with Brittany Herzberg

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/08/20

"It starts with you. What do you want to get found for? What do you want to open your schedule and see, and what projects do you want to be working on?" —Brittany HerzbergFeeling invisible online or too tired to keep up with the hustle? You’re not alone—building a business shouldn’t mean burning out or hiding your real self. There’s a smarter way to get seen, make an impact, and still have energy left for life. Brittany Herzberg started with zero clients and a lot of doubt, but a few

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6:51

The Pain You Can’t See: Lipedema Hurts Like Hell

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/08/13

“The pain I carry is real, and I no longer have to carry it in silence." —Donna PiperHow do you explain pain that no one can see? Lipedema isn’t “just extra weight”—it’s burning thighs, unexplained bruises, stabbing aches, and heaviness so dense it changes how you move through the world. This is the reality behind the polite smiles and quiet endurance. With unflinching honesty, Donna gives language to a pain that millions silently carry. She reveals how her lipedema symptoms were

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48:52

Ground Control for Bendy Bodies: How to Move Without...

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/08/06

"You have to give your body the time to repair between sessions and respect from a cellular perspective how much energy they can effectively produce on any given day." —Dr. Melissa KoehlWhy does exercise leave you in more pain—even when you're doing 'everything right’? If you’re hypermobile, traditional fitness advice might be sabotaging your body instead of healing it. The truth? Bendy bodies need a whole new rulebook for movement—one that prioritizes stability over stretching and rest

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30:57

Wellness Culture, You Can Sit Down Now

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/07/30

“If you have felt left out of wellness culture, it's not because you've failed; it's because it was never built for you in the first place. No matter what we look like, what our experiences are, what we're dealing with, we are all worthy of care. Healing is not a branding opportunity, and it is a birthright.” —Donna PiperEver felt like wellness advice wasn’t written for your body—or your life? When smoothies, sunrise meditations, and superfoods feel more like pressure than peace, maybe

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25:38

The Weight I Carry Isn’t Just Physical

Dear body, I"m listening ·

2025/07/23

"Shame lives in the body, but so does compassion." —Donna PiperIf shame could be seen, would you finally believe it’s not your fault? So many of us carry invisible burdens—chronic symptoms, exhaustion, and the silent weight of feeling misunderstood or blamed for what we can’t control. The real struggle isn’t just in our bodies, but in the stories we tell ourselves when healing doesn’t look the way the world expects. Donna Piper knows this journey firsthand. After years of being dismissed

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